In order to win his first Indian Premier League (IPL) championship, Kevin Pietersen recommended that Virat Kohli leave Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), which was eliminated from the 17th season of the competition after the Faf du Plessis-led team lost to Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator.
At the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, May 22, Rajasthan upset Bengaluru by four wickets, and Kohli was visibly dejected as his hunt for an elusive IPL trophy continued. Pietersen, a former player for England, stated that Kohli ought to win the IPL trophy and join a side that may assist him break his drought in the lucrative tournament.
“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: the greatest players in other sports have left their clubs to pursue success in other arenas. Even after he has made numerous attempts, won the Orange Cap, and accomplished a great deal, the franchise still fails. I see the value he adds to the team’s brand and its commercial potential. However, Virat Kohli merits an award. He ought to be a member of a team that can assist him in winning the trophy,” he stated on Star Sports.
Pietersen suggested that Kohli move to the Delhi Capitals. Even though the Rishabh Pant-led team hasn’t yet won the IPL, the former cricket player and current analyst believes that Kohli might succeed in his hometown.
“I truly believe Delhi should be the location. It’s imperative that Virat travel to Delhi. I am aware that Virat owns a house in Delhi, so he is free to travel or spend most of his time at home. His family is young. He is able to stay longer there. He’s a youngster from Delhi. Why is he unable to return? Delhi is just as in need as Bengaluru “added the speaker.
Pietersen also provided instances of football players who left their teams after having a lengthy relationship, including Harry Kane, David Beckham, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo.
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“I believe Virat should give it some serious attention. Harry Kane recently left Spurs and joined Bayern Munich, while Beckham, Ronaldo, and Messi all departed,” the speaker said.